26-2279 Amend LDC to Allow Special Education Schools in Industrial Core Zoning District ORDINANCE 26-2279
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART III,
LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE I, ARTICLE II, AND ARTICLE V TO CREATE A
LAND USE CATEGORY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS AND ALLOW SUCH SCHOOLS
IN THE INDUSTRIAL CORE ZONING CATEGORY SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EXPIRATION DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its land development regulations to address the declared
emergency restrictions of Section 28 of Chapter 2025-190, Laws of Florida (SB 180);
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Longwood deems it necessary for the general
welfare of the City to amend the City of Longwood land development regulations as set forth in this
Ordinance;
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that this Ordinance serves a legitimate government purpose
and is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Longwood, Florida.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of Longwood, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. Adoption.The Longwood Development Code shall be Amended as follows (Words that are
strickenut are deletions; words that are underlined are additions; Articles, Sections, Subsections and
Provisions not referenced in this ordinance are not modified):
ARTICLE I. -GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.10.0. - Definitions.
The City of Longwood hereby incorporates by reference the definitions contained in F.A.C. 9J-5.003 and
F.S. § 163.3164. Other words and terms used in this LDC shall be given their common and ordinary
meaning, except where the context clearly provides otherwise or where a specific definition is given
within the text. The following terms are defined for purposes of this LDC:
School. A public or private institution primarily engaged in academic instruction for all or part of grades
kindergarten through twelve (12), and recognized or approved by the State of Florida.
School, Special Education.A public or private institution primarily engaged in academic instruction for all
or part of grades kindergarten through twelve (12), and recognized or approved by the State of Florida,
where the curriculum is primarily designed to accommodate children with disabilities.
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ARTICLE II. -LAND USE DISTRICTS AND ZONING DISTRICTS
2.3.1. Table of allowable uses. The following uses are allowable, subject to the standards, regulations,
and criteria of this Code and the Longwood Comprehensive Plan.All uses, unless exempted specifically
or by supplemental standards or definition, must be contained within a principal structure. A principal
structure may not be a tent, trailer, canopy, shed,tent, or similar structure.
Where a use is subject to additional use-specific standards,the relevant section is included in
parentheses.
The use table is intended to apply to new development or changes of use that create impacts that are
not supported by the site:
A=allowable,subject to the standards, regulations and criteria of this Code, including relevant parenthetical
references in the table of allowable uses.
S=allowable,subject to the standards,regulations,and criteria of this Code and supplemental standards of
section 5.4.07 pertaining to the specific use.
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C=subject to a Conditional Use Permit
PD=subject to approval of a Planned Development District
MX=allowed as mixed-use development,subject to approval of a Planned Development District.
* =Uses allowed only as an accessory use
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ARTICLE V. -SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
5.4.27. Special education schools. Special education schools are subject to the following supplemental
standards and requirements:
A. When located in the Industrial Core, special education schools shall only be permitted to
locate in buildings where 75%or more of the floor area of the building's immediate previous
use was office space. The conversion of a warehouse for the purpose of a special education
school is not permitted.
B. Special education schools in the Industrial Core zoning district shall not be located within one
mile of another special education school within the Industrial Core zoning district.
SECTION 3. Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between this Ordinance and any other ordinance or
provision of law, this Ordinance shall control to the extent allowable by law.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct provision, and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
SECTION 5. Codification.This Ordinance shall be codified in the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Longwood, Florida. Section numbering,formatting, and headings may be altered as necessary.
SECTION 6. Effective Date.This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 7. Expiration. The provisions of Section 2 of this Ordinance shall automatically terminate on
April 6, 2027.
FIRST READING: March 16, 2026.
SECOND READING:April 6, 2026.
ADOPTED this 6th day of April 2026, by the City Commission of the City of Longwood, Florida.
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA
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Brian D. Sackett, or
ATTEST:
Liane Cartagena, City Clerk
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Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
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Daniel W. ey ity Attorney
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